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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 749.03 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 749.03 and 170.25 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 749.03 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/749.03 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 749.03 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 127,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,517.76/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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